Processing Equipment

Food manufacturer converts wastewater into a sustainable resource

JTM Food Group uses a three-phase centrifuge system that yields reduced wastewater volume and substantial savings.

February 1, 2019

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Nestlé building new coffee factory in Mexico

Will be designed with sustainability in mind

December 26, 2018

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

ProFood Live! shines the spotlight on the best of the best in food and beverage manufacturing

ProFood World’s Manufacturing Innovation Awards and Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards honor those food and beverage processors that go above and beyond in their green and manufacturing activities at the debut of ProFood Live!

June 29, 2018

Processing Equipment

A sustainable and energy-efficient process

Dairy Farmers of America works with Garden City to create an energy-efficient wastewater treatment facility for shared use.

June 5, 2018

Beverage

PET recycling issues propel new technology

Concern over the continued popularity of plastic as a beverage package due to environmental concerns and recycling challenges is an issue with both beverage manufacturers and packaging material providers, according to the new report Beverage Trends in Packaging and Processing Operations by PMMI Business Intelligence.

April 10, 2018

Pumps/Valves

Drum motors improve electrical and mechanical efficiencies

Compared to conventional drive systems, drum motors powering a conveyor will pay for themselves.

November 17, 2017

Beverage

‘No Waste’ coffee capsules

San Francisco Bay Coffee Co. unveils its No Waste OneCup coffee capsule packaging, comprising a compostable pod, a compostable mother bag and a recyclable carton.

November 16, 2017

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Chobani expands facility in Twin Falls, ID

Reflects commitment to energy conservation and employees

November 10, 2017

Sustainability

The recyclable capsule cup

Barrie House's capsule cups improve the taste of its coffee while helping the environment.

August 21, 2017

Processing Equipment

Conagra Brands honors employee commitment to reducing water, waste, energy and costs

From introducing more energy efficient light bulbs to completely reconfiguring packaging and processes, the Sustainable Development Award projects have delivered $232 million in cost savings since 2009.

April 27, 2017

Sustainability

Start-of-life packaging

Cartons are made mainly from a renewable resource: paper sourced from well-managed  forests where new trees are planted to replace harvested ones.

April 26, 2017

Processing Equipment

Smithfield Foods, Snyder’s-Lance take top honors in OpX sustainability awards

Leading food and beverage processors Sierra Nevada Brewing, Keystone Foods, Smithfield Foods, Pepperidge Farm and Snyder’s-Lance were honored for their work on water reclamation, CO2 recovery and reuse, chemical reduction and other green projects.

April 24, 2017

Processing Equipment

When it comes to water, processors need to get ready for risks

Setting clear, quantifiable targets with time-specific deadlines for a company’s entire supply chain is essential for achieving water resilience goals.

February 22, 2017